Costa Rica, advancing the liberalisation of the electricity market
In Costa Rica, significant strides are being made in the liberalisation of the electricity market. In 2022, the government presented a draft project for the “Harmonisation of the National Electricity System” to open up the energy market following years of crisis. In October 2023, a new version of the text proposes the creation of the […]
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Sace’s Doing Export Report 2024 – exports resume growth
Italian exports of goods are expected to recover by 3.7% in 2024 and to consolidate at +4.5% next year. This is revealed by SACE’s Doing Export Report, a practical guide for companies to evolve, monitor and intercept export opportunities in a complex but fairly positive international context. The report, presented at the end of June, […]
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Nigeria – the Giant of Africa between opportunities and contradictions
With approximately 230 million inhabitants, today Nigeria is the largest country in Africa by population and one of the largest in the world. In terms of gross domestic product (GDP), the country ranks first in Africa and is among the 30 largest economies in the world. These few elements alone are enough to understand the […]
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Erbil, delivery of Italian course certificates and inauguration of the “Italian Corner” at the Catholic University of Erbil
In Erbil, on 23 July, the ceremony for the delivery of certificates of attendance of the first Italian language course held in the Iraqi Kurdistan region took place. The course, promoted by the Consulate General of Italy at the Catholic University of Erbil (CUE), was carried out remotely by a professional teacher from the Dante […]
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Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy Guest of Honour at Celebrations for the 20th Anniversary of the Reconstruction of the Mostar Bridge
The Italian Ambassador in Sarajevo, Marco Di Ruzza, participated in the commemorations organised by the Bosnian-Herzegovinian authorities in partnership with UNESCO to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the reopening of the Old Bridge (Stari Most) in Mostar, which took place on 23 July 2004. Italy was invited to the event as a guest of honour, […]
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A cooking facility for the ancient communities of the Caucasus at TavaTepe (Azerbaijan)
Nicola Laneri (CAMNES, Università di Catania) e BakthiyarJalilov (Accademia delle Scienze di Baku) Since its inception in 2018, the Azerbaijani-Italian GaRKAP project, (CAMNES Florence, University of Catania, Baku Academy of Sciences, OELLE Foundation) co-financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and co-directed by Nicola Laneri and BakhtiyarJalilov, had as its primary objective […]
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Zurich – contract signed for the restoration of “Casa d’Italia”
The contract for the renovation, restoration and functional upgrading of the state-owned “Casa d’Italia” building, which is to house the Italian Consulate General, Cultural Institute, State Schools and Comites, was signed in Zurich on Friday 19 July. The historic 5,000-square-metre building in the heart of Zurich, which dates back to 1919, will also house a […]
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Malaysia – 4.9 billion euros allocated as part of the National Semiconductor Strategy
As part of the National Semiconductor Strategy, the Malaysian Government will allocate at least 25 billion Malaysian ringgits (about 4.9 billion euro) over the next ten years, with the aim of fostering talent and boosting local businesses. These funds will come from the Malaysian sovereign wealth funds – such as Khazanah Nasional – but the […]
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Poland, important industrial projects under consideration by the new government
The new Polish government has confirmed the construction between Warsaw and Lodz of the CPK – “Central Communication Hub” – a new airport intended to serve as a hub, integrating air, rail and road transport; while no final decision has yet been made on the construction of a factory for the production of a national […]
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Gabon, the country opens up to the business initiatives from new international players
The new authorities of Gabon have stated their intention to diversify their political and commercial relations with foreign countries. This stance opens up new prospects for commercial collaboration for new international players in a country with undeniable development opportunities. With its 2.3 million inhabitants, Gabon is home to the Economic Community of Central African States […]
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